WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar’s viral video of playing cricket amid scenic Gulmarg valley breaks the internet

Sachin Sachin… is the sound that reverberates in the ears and hearts of many Indians to date even though the little maestro retired from cricket more than a decade ago. India has had a rich legacy of batting wonders from Vijay Merchant to Sunil Gavaskar to now Virat Kohli but the name that is close to millions of cricket fans and which gave India a belief that we can be best in world cricket is that of Sachin Tendulkar.

This is why even after so many years of him leaving competitive cricket, even a glimpse of the great man brings a smile to the faces of many Indians. Sachin Tendulkar recently went on a trip to scenic Kashmir where his many photos and videos went viral but one video of him which is currently breaking the internet is of him playing cricket with some of the locals in Gulmarg.

Even though he has retired still watching him put a bat onto the ball serves as a great sight for many Indians which is why the video went viral on social media in no time. Take a look at the video here:

Cricket & Kashmir: A MATCH in HEAVEN! pic.twitter.com/rAG9z5tkJV

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 22, 2024

Tendulkar’s love for Kashmir willow bats

Those who have been ardent fans of Sachin Tendulkar know his affection relationship with Kashmir willow bats and what it means for him. For a batter, a cricket bat holds a special place in his heart and it is his weapon that gives him joy and brings all the glory for him. 

Sachin Tendulkar's first cricket bat was a Kasmir willow bat which his sister gave to him when he was a child and didn’t start professional cricket. It was his first taste of a proper cricket bat which is why it holds a special place in his heart. 

It is why when Sachin recently went to Kashmir, he paid a visit to a prominent Kashmir willow bat factory where he checked some Kashmir willow bats that he liked. He even shared his relationship with Kashmir willow bats. Check out the video here:

The first bat given to me was by my sister and it was a Kashmir willow bat. Ab main yahan hoon to Kashmir willow ko to milna banta hai! 🏏

P.S: An interesting fact; some of my favourite bats had only about 5-6 grains. How many grains do your bats have? pic.twitter.com/SMI7bFevCW

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 21, 2024

In a time when Sachin Tendulkar does not play cricket anymore and his presence in public is limited, videos like these are like fresh air for his fans and take them back in time when the little master from India used to rule the world of cricket.